Feedhouse SME - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physical wellness

Financial wellness

Mental & social wellness

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

LinkedIn Learning

Mentoring programs

Job summary

ADM's Decatur corn complex seeks a Feedhouse SME to lead day-to-day operations, track costs, yields, quality and process performance to keep production efficient. You will mentor front-line teammates and collaborate with contractors, ADM leadership and other stakeholders in a dynamic plant environment.

Requirements include a B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Ag) or equivalent, 3+ years in a food-processing setting, and proven leadership (union experience a plus).

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Ag) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a food processing production environment.
• Leadership experience; union environment a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety & quality.
• Ability to manage personnel and work with corporate departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of specific processes and projects.
• Project management may include purchasing materials, budget tracking, training, and startup of projects.
• Manage day-to-day operations including shift coverage.
• Project design, development, and management for operating department.
• Conduct optimization assessments to improve energy, chemicals, yields, and reliability.
• Support capital projects including control strategy development and P&ID management.
• Training and mentoring of colleagues, potential to manage 10 to 30 hourly staff.
• Maintain a high degree of availability to a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety & Quality

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Ag)

Job description

Job Description

Feedhouse SME - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt position.

As the Feedhouse SME (Subject Matter Expert), you will play a pivotal role in managing day to day operations. Your mission is to dive deep into tracking, and understanding department costs, yields, quality, process performance to ensure processes and projects are completed to enable efficient plant production.

As a mentor to front‑line teammates, you'll be nurturing talent as you work with both contractors and ADM colleagues as well as ADM leadership other stakeholders. This is not just a job-it's your chance to lead, innovate, and fine‑tune for success in our dynamic production ecosystem.

The Decatur Corn Plant is a corn processing facility specializing in HFCS and Ethanol production through the modification of corn starch. This is a union facility with an hourly workforce of 225 and a salaried staff of 130 employees site wide.

The Decatur Complex, located in Decatur, Illinois, consists of 6 processing plants, onsite cogeneration and water treatment facilities, and employs 1500 Plant Operations Colleagues and an additional 1000 Contractors.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversight of specific processes and projects
• Project management may require purchasing of materials and supplies, equipment installation, budget tracking, employee training, and startup of projects
• Manage day-to-day operations which will may also include shift coverage if needed
• Project design, development, and management that are specific to the operations of an operating department
• Conduct optimization assessments to identify existing and potential opportunities, propose solutions to improve performance primarily in the areas of energy, chemicals, product yields, and reliability
• Support capital projects including control strategy development, P&ID management, administration of process control narratives suitable for control application development and process start up
• Training and mentoring of colleagues, with the potential of indirectly managing 10 to 30 hourly colleagues.
• Maintain a high degree of availability to a 24/7 operation.

Job Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Ag Preferred) or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a food processing production environment or similar industry
• Previous leadership experience (in a union environment is a plus)
• Strong commitment to safety & quality
• Demonstrated leadership, strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage personnel and work closely with corporate departments
• Ability to look beyond the task at hand, to anticipate challenges and develop options to overcome them
• Subject matter expert knowledge level of a variety of process unit operations
• Ability to work a rotating shift including nights, weekends, and holidays

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$46,500 - $100,600

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.